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Diesel sales crumble compared to AFVs

Demand for alternative fuel vehicles reached record highs in September, but diesel went the other way with sales down by more than 50%. Head of OEM at carwow, Sepi Arani […]

MG Motor reports record month

MG Motor is celebrating its best-ever month in the UK, having racked up 3,668 sales in September 2020 – an increase of 169% compared with the same month in 2019. […]

Demand surges despite restrictions

Auto Trader has recorded the largest ever monthly price increase on its marketplace for the second month in a row. In September, the average retail price of a used car […]

Dealers upbeat after positive month

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has reported a strong September for dealers, despite falling registrations. Sue Robinson, chief executive, said: “Despite a decline in new car sales, franchised dealers […]

LCV market enjoys substantial growth

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by a healthy 26.4% in September, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]

EVs surge despite dip in registrations

The UK new car market declined 4.4% in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The sector recorded 328,041 new registrations in the month – the […]

Vauxhall joins PSA apprenticeship programme

Vauxhall is combining its existing apprenticeships with Groupe PSA’s apprenticeship programmes, benefitting more than 200 current and future apprentices. Current Vauxhall apprentices can continue to train with training provider Raytheon, […]

First choice for Auto Workshop

Birmingham-based The Auto Workshop has completed a major rebrand after joining the First Stop network. The Auto Workshop, headed up by father-and-son team Steve and Graham Todd, has created five […]

September sets 2020 records

September was the strongest month of 2020 for new and used car orders. New car orders leapt 15%, and used cars increased 10.5% on September 2019, according to lead management […]

Production begins on new EV model

Volvo has announced production has begun on its next fully electric model, the XC40, at its Ghent plant. It says this marks a significant step towards its ambition to reduce […]

bodyshop Awards 2020 – a new date for your diary

bodyshop magazine has been bowled over by the tremendous support and enthusiasm it has received from its readers, awards finalists and partners for the bodyshop Awards 2020, previously scheduled for […]

SsangYong names south manager

SsangYong has appointed Phill Sargent as regional aftersales manager for the south of England and Wales. He joins Peter Howe who is responsible for the north of England and Scotland. […]